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Corinne dives into the absolute circus surrounding Luigi Mangione's courtroom “fangirls,” the disturbing media frenzy around true crime, and the problem with Netflix's The Crash documentary and why the Mackenzie Shirilla deserves a fair trial even if she crashed the car. Plus: Chick-fil-A being problematic in Harlem on Malcolm X Day, the new Free Press podcast about the Lindbergh kidnapping, Elon Musk's OpenAI legal loss, PCOS gets a new name, animal welfare news, the mosque shooting in San Diego, where the Kars4Kids money really goes, and internet manipulation.00:00 Intro & welcome01:58 Trump approval ratings drop04:30 Chick-fil-A protests in Harlem over Malcolm X Day12:37 Free Press criticism & Lindbergh kidnapping podcast19:38 Netflix's The Crash documentary review20:53 The Mackenzie Shirilla case explained23:21 Did Mackenzie get a fair trial?27:01 Why the premeditated murder charge feels wrong33:10 Bench trial vs jury trial discussion35:33 Judge controversy & legal system failures39:08 Why the documentary crossed the line43:20 “Enemy of the State” — Mackenzie's parents44:52 Wacko Mailbag: voter research tool46:35 PCOS officially renamed to PMOS53:06 Psychopath vs antisocial personality disorder54:52 Luigi Mangione “fangirls” & press passes57:47 Why women romanticize dangerous men01:00:18 Inside the Luigi Mangione press corps01:03:37 Damien Echols & prison groupies comparison01:06:12 Rocky Horror Broadway review01:09:41 How NYC press passes actually work01:12:20 Why Luigi's fanbase hurts his defense01:18:44 Media spectacle & true crime culture01:26:15 Feminism, violence & public obsession01:34:07 Parasocial relationships & internet fandoms01:44:16 Elon Musk loses OpenAI court battle01:45:03 Ashley St. Clair allegations against Elon Musk01:46:49 Thoughts on “Oh, Mary!” on Broadway01:55:12 AI, propaganda & manipulated online narratives02:04:36 Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni PR war02:15:48 Astroturfing, bots & social media influence campaigns02:24:31 Tech companies shaping public opinion02:34:50 Ashley St. Clair claims Musk used satellite election data02:37:28 Cambridge Analytica comparisons02:45:02 Coordinated online clipping explained02:56:27 How clipping companies manipulate virality02:58:19 Andrew Tate & algorithm gaming03:03:42 Why audiences can't tell what's authentic anymore03:16:19 AI-driven narrative manipulation03:17:54 The Puerto Rico song & possible manufactured virality03:19:27 Taylor Swift “Nazi symbolism” rumor discussion03:20:20 Blake Lively PR manipulation strategy03:24:55 Final thoughts on media literacy & propaganda03:28:11 Outro & goodbyeMAIN STORIESLuigi Mangione Press Corpshttps://www.thefp.com/p/mangione-press-corps-controversyCOULD BE WORSEEbolahttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/world/africa/ebola-outbreak-deaths-congo-who.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20260519&instance_id=175812&nl=breaking-news®i_id=107728112&segment_id=220063&user_id=a266d281cc6f97833a8eaaec22a85914COULD BE BETTERRomania Femicide Lawhttps://www.romania-insider.com/law-femicide-promulgated-romanian-president-2026CUTIES CORNERCyanide Bombs on Animalshttps://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/trump-administration-lifts-ban-cyanide-bombs-killing-animalsUS House Passes Farm Bill https://animalequality.org/news/2026/05/05/us-house-passes-farm-bill/GUUUURLElon Musk Loseshttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/musk-altman-openai-trial-verdict.htmlSan Diego Mosque Shootingshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/us/san-diego-mosque-cain-clark-caleb-vazquez.htmlInternment Camp for American Zionistshttps://nypost.com/2026/05/19/us-news/sex-therapist-dem-candidate-calls-for-converting-ice-facilities-into-camps-for-american-zionists-with-castration-center/Kars 4 Kidshttps://forward.com/fast-forward/825292/california-judge-says-kars4kids-misled-donors-by-omitting-orthodox-jewish-mission-from-ads/The Feed Is Fake (New York Magazine)https://archive.is/bLCUwTrump IRS Settlement (also look at Liz Oyer video) https://abc45.com/news/nation-world/trump-tax-settlement-irs-leak-anti-weaponization-fund-doj-apology-us-agrees-to-dropElon Musk Rigged the Electionhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ashley-st-clair-claims-elon-060828265.htmlWho Might Run for President in 2028?https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/briefing/whos-running-for-president-in-2028.htmlTrump Accounts = Social Security Privatizationhttps://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5870394-cruz-trump-accounts-social-security/Black Woman Femicidehttps://thelensnola.org/2026/05/13/black-femicide-crisis-domestic-violence-black-women/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/withoutacountrypodcast/FOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/themharrington/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the sixth episode of the West Memphis 3 series on "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison is joined again by Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast for "NWJ803- Pt 6 of Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty". This installment takes a hard look at some of the most common arguments used to claim the innocence of Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin in the 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Jose and Jacob methodically break down roughly half of the frequently cited “proof of innocence” points — from alleged trial errors and Alibi claims to claims of evidence mishandling — and examine whether they hold up under closer scrutiny.Maintaining their skeptical stance, the hosts push back against several popular talking points that dominate documentaries and online discussions, questioning if these arguments are as airtight as supporters claim or if they fall apart when viewed alongside the full context of the case. This episode sets the stage for Part 7, where they'll tackle the remaining major innocence arguments. It's a no-holds-barred, listener-friendly breakdown that cuts through the noise and invites you to think critically about one of true crime's most fiercely debated cases.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3, #WM3, #TrueCrime, #WM3Series, #PodcastPt6, #InnocenceArguments, #WM3Innocence, #DebunkingInnocence, #DamienEchols, #JessieMisskelley, #JasonBaldwin, #NoWayJosePodcast, #RiseToLiberty, #TrueCrimeSkeptics, #WrongfulConvictionDebate, #WM3Myths, #ArkansasMurders, #1993Murders, #TrueCrimeAnalysis, #CaseBreakdown
"When we told prosecutors we were innocent, they put us in prison for life. Now when we plead guilty, they set us free."On 19 August 2011, three men - Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. - were transported from their respective facilities to a courthouse in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They were there to plead guilty to a crime they had spent the better part of two decades denying. At the same time, they were asserting their innocence and obtaining their freedom in an unusual legal maneuver called an Alford plea.What led up to that decision was the culmination of years of painstaking progress. What had started back in 1996 as a single HBO documentary had become a movement by 2011 heralded by celebrity backers and advocates pushing new DNA evidence. Yet at the end of the day, three men regained their freedom at a cost while questions continue to linger about the deaths of three boys...Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meCheck out the podcast store at unresolved.dashery.comIf you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved-a-true-crime-mystery-podcast--3266604/support.
The West Memphis Three case centers on the brutal 1993 murders of three eight-year-old boys—Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers—in West Memphis, Arkansas. Police arrested three teenagers, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., who became known as the West Memphis Three. In part 2 we'll go over Jesse and Damien's trials and how the prosecution argued the killings were part of a satanic ritual, a claim influenced by the era's “Satanic Panic.” Jesse did confess to the murders after a long interrogation, which became a key piece of evidence, though he later recanted the confession and it's been heavily debated over the years. What do you think? Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In May of 1993, three 8-year-old boys—Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers were killed in a wooded area in West Memphis, Arkansas, Their deaths would later be referred to as the “Robin Hood Hills murders”. The case led to the arrest of 3 young men: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., becoming widely known as the West Memphis Three. In Part one we will be discussing the murders. the evidence and part of the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“I think I was the closest thing he could come to conceiving of what he thought a Satanist would look like. All black was the only thing I ever wore. Ridiculous hairstyles. I was a stupid teenager.”On May 6th, 1993 - the same day the bodies of three boys were found in West Memphis, Arkansas - a juvenile probation officer was standing at the crime scene as authorities gathered to process the evidence. In an offhand remark, he said that a local youth, Damien Echols, had "finally killed someone."The bodies hadn't been autopsied yet. No evidence had been processed and no interviews had been conducted. No suspects had been identified through any investigative means whatsoever. And a law enforcement officer was already naming a suspect at the crime scene. Not because of anything connected to this crime, but because of who that person was and what that person was rumored to believe...Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meCheck out the podcast store at unresolved.dashery.comIf you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved-a-true-crime-mystery-podcast--3266604/support.
In the fifth episode of the West Memphis 3 series on "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison returns with Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast for "NWJ783- Pt 5 of Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty". This installment steps back from the evidence to directly address the comments sections and frequently asked questions that have come up so far in the series. Jose and Jacob respond to listener feedback, tackle the most common points of pushback, and clarify where they stand on key aspects of the case involving Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin following the 1993 murders in West Memphis, Arkansas.True to the spirit of the show, the hosts keep their skeptical but open-minded approach, pushing back against some of the more dogmatic “they're innocent” takes while acknowledging the gray areas that still exist. This episode also serves as an invitation for continued conversation — the team plans to revisit the comments and FAQs every other episode or two, so if you have thoughts, questions, or strong disagreements, drop them in the comment section. It's a raw, listener-driven segment that keeps the discussion honest and engaging as the series continues to unpack one of true crime's most divisive cases.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3, #WM3, #TrueCrime, #WM3Series, #PodcastPt5, #WM3FAQ, #CommentsSection, #ListenerQuestions, #DamienEchols, #JessieMisskelley, #JasonBaldwin, #NoWayJosePodcast, #RiseToLiberty, #TrueCrimeSkeptics, #TrueCrimeDiscussion, #TrueCrimePodcast, #CaseDebate, #ArkansasMurders, #1993Murders, #WM3Talkback
We dive further into the consciousness pool with the looks at all the connections in some special books and interesting research projects that show the connections to communication between us and beyond. Even though it is no secret that consciousness is a great mystery, but one with enormous implications, we can see that there are very rich and fascinating people and projects based on its study for some not so obvious reasons. I'll reference the book Inside the U.S. Governemnt Covert UFO Program: Initial Revealations by Lacatski, Kelleher and Knapp, along with Angels and Archangels by Damien Echols, Metaphysics by Aristotle, and The Idea of the World by Bernardo Kastrup. Then we just happen upon some interesting and unexpected connections after an initial internet search for a foundation I had not heard of yet. Let's buckle up for another interesting voyage out there, friends. You can find more on my stand-up schedule, short films and more at: https://ryansingercomedy.com/ Commercial Free episodes here! SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the fourth episode of the West Memphis 3 series on "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison is joined once more by Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast for "NWJ768- Pt 4 of Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty". This part of the series turns its attention squarely to the physical evidence—or the conspicuous scarcity of it—in the 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Jose and Jacob go through what was actually recovered from the crime scene and presented at trial, including binding materials, fibers, hairs, and other items that prosecutors tried to link to Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin, while pointing out the forensic limitations and ambiguous results that left so much open to interpretation.Approaching the material with a skeptical but open-minded stance, the hosts weigh how thin the tangible connections really were between the suspects and the scene, questioning whether the lack of slam-dunk physical proof undermines the case entirely or if the available traces, combined with everything else covered so far, still point toward guilt more than exoneration. Without claiming absolute certainty, this episode pushes back against the idea that weak forensics automatically means innocence, instead encouraging listeners to judge the full body of evidence on its own terms. A pivotal listen in the ongoing series for anyone who wants to cut through the noise and grapple with the concrete (or missing) pieces in one of true crime's most polarizing cases.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3, #WM3, #TrueCrime, #WM3Series, #PhysicalEvidence, #CrimeSceneEvidence, #ForensicEvidence, #DamienEchols, #JessieMisskelley, #JasonBaldwin, #ArkansasMurders, #1993Murders, #NoWayJosePodcast, #RiseToLiberty, #TrueCrimeSkeptics, #EvidenceAnalysis, #MurderInvestigation, #TrueCrimePodcast, #CaseEvidence, #PodcastPt4
#TruthAbout #TruthAndLies #WestMemphis3 #DamienEchols #NarrativeControl #Manipulation #Gaslighting #InternetHarassment #DigitalBullyingJoin me today as I dive deep into an accusation leveled against me, claiming I am “troubled” in my own life, so that causes me to lash out and become an “internet bully” that targets an allegedly innocent person who framed themselves as “just peacefully living their life.”Who is it that made this accusation? None other than Damien Echols, from the 1993 case colloquially known as the “West Memphis Three” case.So, could it be true? Am I simply picking on an innocent because he has a well-known name and I am troubled inside myself?Is there absolutely no other logical explanation for my actions? what exactly did I do? Was what I said, factually incorrect? Or defimation? Slander even?Or might it be possible that a master manipulator is once again attempting to control the narrative? I will leave this up to you so you can make up your own mind. All that I ask is that you join the show so you can discover my raw emotions behind my frustrations and how the harsh truth can strike a nerve with the faint hearted.RISE TO LIBERTY – LINKS:• Master Link: https://allmylinks.com/risetoliberty• RTL Merch Store: https://risetoliberty.store/• Substack - Beware The Mockingbird!: https://open.substack.com/pub/bewarethemockingbird• RTL's - Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/deprogram• RTL's - Ko-Fi Page:https://ko-fi.com/risetoliberty
In the third episode of the West Memphis 3 series on "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison teams up again with Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast for "NWJ757- Pt 3 of Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty". This installment shifts focus to the non-physical evidence that played a central role in the investigation and trials following the 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Jose and Jacob unpack the collection of witness statements, community reports, suspect interviews, and other testimonies that surfaced, illustrating how these elements turned suspicion toward Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin and helped form the backbone of the prosecution's case.Maintaining their skeptical lens, the hosts dig into the often inconsistent, secondhand, or hearsay-driven nature of these accounts—from local tips and overheard remarks to recollections from people tied to the events—and question how heavily they weighed in the convictions. Rather than accepting the common exoneration narrative without scrutiny, this episode pushes listeners to examine the intangible factors that shaped the outcome and why the case remains so divisive. Another compelling step in the series for true crime listeners who want to explore the less concrete but highly influential aspects of one of the most debated mysteries out there.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3, #WM3, #TrueCrime, #SatanicPanic, #JessieMisskelley, #DamienEchols, #JasonBaldwin, #WM3Series, #NonPhysicalEvidence, #WitnessTestimony, #ArkansasMurders, #1993Murders, #NoWayJosePodcast, #RiseToLiberty, #TrueCrimeSkeptics, #WrongfulConvictionDebate, #OccultAspects, #TrueCrimePodcast, #CaseTestimonies, #PodcastPt3
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The West Memphis Three story is a nightmare of panic, pressure, and vanished evidence, where a confession mattered more than truth. In 1993, three eight-year-old boys vanished in West Memphis, Arkansas, then turned up murdered in Robin Hood Hills. As the Satanic Panic crept into the investigation, police chased a satanic ritual narrative and built a case around Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jesse Misskelley, fuelled by a false confession and courtroom “experts” who should never have been there. Years later, the hair evidence in a ligature knot and the Alford plea that freed them leave one brutal question hanging: if they walked out, who never got caught? Topics include Satanic Panic hysteria and a wrongful conviction built on fear Jesse Misskelley's false confession and the interrogation tactics behind it Paradise Lost and West of Memphis, and how the documentaries shifted the case The Alford plea, the hair evidence in the knot, and why the case stayed unresolved DNA testing and the long fight for full exoneration Resources and Further Reading West Memphis Three - Wikipedia The Satanic Panic - Wikipedia Paradise Lost (1996) - Documentry West of Memphis (2012) - Peter Jackson Devil's Knot - Mara Leveritt Host & Show InfoHosts: Kyle Risi & Adam CoxIntro Music: Alice in dark WonderlandCommunity & Calls to ActionReview & follow on: Spotify & Apple PodcastsInstagram: @theCompendiumPodcastWebsite: TheCompendiumPodcast.comSupport us: Sign up to PatreonCertified Freaks: Submit your job Descriptions Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favourite takeaway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
By the early 2000s, a movement had started, led by one woman's love and conviction, to set the so-called "West Memphis 3" free. Going up against a corrupt system and people with their heels dug in, Damien Echols, James Baldwin, and Jesse Misskelly would have to make a tough choice: Admit their guilt and go free, or cling to the truth and remain behind bars.Strange and Unexplained" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab & Three Goose Entertainment and is a journey into the uncomfortable and the unknowable that will leave you both laughing and sleeping with the lights on. You can get early and ad-free episodes and much more over at www.grabbagcollab.comFollow us on InstagramEpisode Sponsors: Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made!Go to https://trymiracle.com/STRANGE and use the code STRANGE to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Butcher Box. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/UNEXPLAINEDQuince. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/strange for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. 3 Day Blinds. Right now get quality window treatments that fit your budget with 3 Day Blinds. Head to 3DayBlinds.com/STRANGE for their buy one get one 50% off deal on custom blinds, shades. shutters, and drapery. Ollie. Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to ollie.com/strange and use code strange to get 60% off your first box!
In this riveting continuation of the West Memphis 3 series on "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison reunites with Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast for "NWJ723- Pt 2 of Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty". Picking up from the introductory episode, the duo delves into the tangled web of confessions that defined the case, with a laser focus on Jessie Misskelley's multiple statements to authorities. Amidst the backdrop of the 1993 murders, Jose and Jacob scrutinize the inconsistencies, coercion claims, and eerie details in these admissions, questioning whether they reveal genuine guilt or were products of a pressured interrogation. Maintaining their skeptical lens, they explore how these confessions intertwined with the satanic panic narrative, suggesting that the occult undertones might not be entirely unfounded smoke without fire.Building on the primer's foundations, this episode challenges listeners to reassess the "innocence" campaigns surrounding Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin, highlighting how the confessions raise persistent doubts about the trio's exoneration. Perfect for true crime aficionados seeking an unflinching examination, Jose and Jacob dissect the evidentiary implications and cultural fallout, paving the way for future installments in the series. Available exclusively behind the paywall, it's a must-listen for those ready to confront the uncomfortable layers of this enduring mystery and its lessons for justice reform.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3 #WM3 #TrueCrime #SatanicPanic #JessieMisskelley #WM3Confessions #DamienEchols #JasonBaldwin #WrongfulConvictionDebate #ArkansasMurders #1993Murders #NoWayJosePodcast #RiseToLiberty #TrueCrimeSkeptics #JusticeSystemFlaws #CultHysteria #ExonerationQuestioned #SatanicRitualAbuse #TrueCrimeSeries #PodcastPt2
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley challenge their convictions for the murder of three 8-year-old boys. They battle the Arkansas legal system for almost 20 years in the hopes of securing a new trial.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-scandal/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of "No Way, Jose!", host Jose Galison joins forces with Jacob from the Rise to Liberty podcast to unpack one of the most polarizing true crime sagas: the West Memphis 3. Titled "NWJ713- Who TF are the West Memphis 3? w/Jacob of Rise to Liberty", the conversation dissects the brutal 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the arrests of teenagers Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin amid swirling rumors of occult involvement. While mainstream narratives often dismiss the era's satanic panic as mere hysteria, Jose and Jacob approach the case with healthy skepticism, questioning whether there might have been legitimate fire behind that smoke—exploring the key figures, dubious confessions, and investigative missteps that fueled both convictions and enduring doubts about the trio's innocence.Crafted as an entry-level overview for those new to the story, this episode primes listeners for a multi-part series on the West Memphis 3, challenging the dominant "wrongful conviction" storyline and probing deeper into the cultural and evidentiary elements that keep the debate alive. If you're unfamiliar or seeking a fresh perspective that doesn't blindly buy into exoneration hype, it's an ideal launchpad to grapple with the case's complexities and its ripple effects on perceptions of justice. Dive in, and for more unfiltered breakdowns, the second episode awaits behind the paywall with intensified scrutiny and insights.Please consider supporting my work-Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nowayjose2020Only costs $2/month and will get you access to episodes earlier than the publicNo Way, Jose! Rumble Channel- https://rumble.com/c/c-3379274No Way, Jose! YouTube Channel- https://youtube.com/channel/UCzyrpy3eo37eiRTq0cXff0gMy Podcast Host- https://redcircle.com/shows/no-way-joseApple podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-way-jose/id1546040443Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0xUIH4pZ0tM1UxARxPe6ThStitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/show/no-way-jose-2Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41237e28-c365-491c-9a31-2c6ef874d89d/No-Way-JoseGoogle Podcasts- https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tL2ZkM2JkYTE3LTg2OTEtNDc5Ny05Mzc2LTc1M2ExZTE4NGQ5Yw%3D%3DRadioPublic- https://radiopublic.com/no-way-jose-6p1BAOVurbl- https://vurbl.com/station/4qHi6pyWP9B/Feel free to contact me at thelibertymovementglobal@gmail.com#WestMemphis3 #WM3 #TrueCrime #SatanicPanic #OccultMurders #DamienEchols #JessieMisskelley #JasonBaldwin #WrongfulConvictionDebate #ArkansasMurders #1993Murders #NoWayJosePodcast #RiseToLiberty #TrueCrimeSkeptics #JusticeSystemFlaws #CultHysteria #ExonerationQuestioned #SatanicRitualAbuse #TrueCrimeMystery #PodcastPrimer
Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin are put on trial for murdering three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Though the police have limited physical evidence, they're confident they can convince the jury that Echols and Baldwin are part of a Satanic cult. The explosive verdict leads to a controversy that lasts over two decades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get an HBO film crew and your best experts on satanic panic, because today we're going back to West Memphis for the trial of Damien Echols and Jason BaldwinIn part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas, and in part two we covered the satanic panic that led to the arrests of Jason, Damien, and Jessie. In Part three we examined the months leading up to the trials. In part four, Jessie Misskelley was found guilty of the crimes in a separate trial. In this episode we hear the states case against Damien and Jason. In Part 6 we will hear from the defense and learn the verdict of the case. CW: child abuse, child death, self-harm Sources: Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980) Court Documents: http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.html Murders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.com Young WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After Death Mara Leverit, Dark Spell (with Jason Baldwin) Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc Spanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective". Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases" Further Viewing: The Paradise Lost Series- HBO/Max Devil's Knot (film and bookL Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab some tissues and your inner rage because today we're getting the verdict in the trial of Jason and Damien.In part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas, and in part two we covered the satanic panic that led to the arrests of Jason, Damien, and Jessie. In Part three we examined the months leading up to the trials. In part four, Jessie Misskelley was found guilty of the crimes in a separate trial. In part five we heard from the prosecution but today it's all about the defense.In part 6, Damien's defense calls witnesses to the stand (including Damien himself) while Jason's team opts to only call on one witness, a fiber specialist. We hear closing statements from the state and defense as well as clips from the trial, Paradise Lost & Damien's book. We end the episode with the verdict and what it means for Damien and Jason CW: child abuse, child death, self-harmSources: Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980) Court Documents: http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.html Murders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.com Young WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After Death Mara Leverit, Dark Spell (with Jason Baldwin) Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc Spanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective". Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases" Further Viewing: The Paradise Lost Series- HBO/Max Devil's Knot (film and bookL Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your court appointed lawyer and remember anything you say may be used against you, as we head back to West Memphis for the trial of Jessie Misskelley.In part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas, and in part two we covered the satanic panic that led to the arrests of Jason, Damien, and Jessie. In Part three we examined the months leading up to the trials.In Part 4 of our West Memphis series we're breaking down the January 1994 trial of Jessie Misskelley, from opening arguments and witnesses to closing arguments and what verdict the jury reaches in this cased plus the implications it will have in the trial of Damien and Jason.CW: child abuse, child death, self-harm Sources: Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association. Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980) Court Documents: http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.html Murders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.com Young WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After Death Mara Leverit, Dark Spell (with Jason Baldwin) Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc Spanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective". Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases" Further Viewing: The Paradise Lost Series- HBO/Max Devil's Knot (film and bookL Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your copies of Paradise Lost from Blockbuster because today we're getting a broader understanding of the suspects in the HBO docuseries.In part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas, and in part two we covered the satanic panic that led to the arrests of Jason, Damien, and Jessie.In part three of our West Memphis Murders series we focus on the time period after the arrests- June 1993 to jury selection for Jessie's trial in January of 1994.We hear from the Paradise Lost filmmakers, the families of the accused and include exercerpts from both Damien and Jason's books as well as clips from Paradise Lost and Devil's Knot as we gain a broader understanding of the work private investigators like Ron Lax and the public defenders appointed in the case did in preparation for trial. We end the episode with a conversation with Brooke's dad, The Honorable Judge Fisher and hear his perspective on Satanic Panic and this case.CW: child abuse, child death, self-harmSources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.html Murders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comFurther Reading:Young WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Devil's Knot (with Jason Baldwin) Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases" Further Viewing:The Paradise Lost Series- HBO/Max Devil's Knot (film and book) Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your your old cassette tapes, and your deepest sense of injustice, because today we're getting a broader understanding of the 1993 West Memphis Murders and the three little boys who never made it home.On May 5th, 1993, three second graders- Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers left their homes in West Memphis, Arkansas for an ordinary bike ride. They were eight years old. They never came back.What happened that night would become one of the most infamous child murder cases in American history.In 1994, three teenagers- Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley would be convicted of those murders, in a trial driven by satanic panic, coerced confessions, and a complete collapse of justice.In 1996, HBO aired Paradise Lost and the world saw what had happened in that courtroom. Over the next twenty years, the West Memphis Three would fight for their freedom from behind bars. They'd get it eventually- kind of. But this case? It's not over.There's new evidence. There's new DNA. There's a chance to finally do what Arkansas never did: find out the truth.In part one of this series, we're not starting with suspects. We're starting with Stevie, Michael, and Chris-who they were, what they loved, and what was taken from them.Because before this became a media circus, before it became a cause, it was a tragedy.(originally released in May of 2023, full sources available in show notes)Sources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.). Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire. Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.htmlMurders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comYoung WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Devil's Knot (with Jason Baldwin)Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times. Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85. McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases"further viewing: Devils Knot (2015)Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
Grab your death metal albums and don't talk to the cops without a lawyer because today we're gaining a broader understanding of the satanic panic of the 80s and 90s and how it greatly impacted the case of the West Memphis ThreeIn part one of this series we told you about Stevie, Michael, Chris and the murders that would forever change West Memphis Arkansas. We told you things the way that they seemed, now it's time to get into things the way that they actually were.In this episode we try and gain a broader understanding of the "Satanic Panic" and it's origins (from preschools to memoirs to rock music) while examining how this same search for satan narrowed the murder investigation by the West Memphis Police Department in 1993We learn about the way polygraphs were used in the investigation and why they held so much weight for the police and some of the people who may have gotten off without much questioning. We also include passages from Damien's book Life After Death and the book Jason Baldwin helped write with Mara Leverit, Devil's Knot. We end this episode with a confession from Jesse Misskelley and the arrests of Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin.There's so much to unpack in this episode and this case!Sources:Jenkins, P (1992). Intimate enemies: moral panics in contemporary Great Britain. New York: Aldine de Gruyter.Victor, J (1998). "Construction of Satanic Ritual Abuse and the Creation of False Memories". In DeRivera J; Sarbin T (eds.).Believed-In-Imaginings: The Narrative Construction of Reality. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.Finkelhor, David; Williams, Linda Meyer; Burns, Nanci; Kalinowski, Michael (1988). Sexual Abuse in Day Care: A National Study; Executive Summary (Report). Durham, North Carolina: University of New Hampshire.Michelle Remembers, Lawrence Pasdar and Michelle Smith (1980)Court Documents:http://callahan.mysite.com/custom.htmlMurders in West Memphis- https://www.jivepuppi.comYoung WC; Sachs RG; Braun BG; Watkins RT (1991). "Patients reporting ritual abuse in childhood: a clinical syndrome. Report of 37 cases". Child Abuse Negl. 15 (3): 181–89. Damien Echols, Life After DeathMara Leverit, Devil's Knot (with Jason Baldwin)Goleman, Daniel (October 31, 1994). "Proof Lacking for Ritual Abuse by Satanists". The New York Times.Fraser, GA (1997). The Dilemma of Ritual Abuse: Cautions and Guides for Therapists. American Psychiatric Publishing, IncSpanos, NP (1996). Multiple Identities & False Memories: A Sociocognitive Perspective. American Psychological Association. pp. 269–85.McLeod, K; Goddard CR (2005). "The Ritual Abuse of Children: A Critical Perspective".Wood, JM; Nathan, D; Nezworski, MT; Uhl, E (2009). "Child sexual abuse investigations: Lessons learned from the McMartin and other daycare cases"Further Viewing: Geraldo Show - March 16, 1994 TranscriptMaury Povich Show - August 2, 1994 TranscriptCNN - "Presumed Guilty: Murder in West Memphis" - January 14, 2010 TranscriptPiers Morgan Tonight: "West Memphis Three Freed After 18 Years" - September 29, 2011 Transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.
What is your purpose? In episode 101, McCarter sits down with coach and “human awakener” Zachariah Kral for a transformative conversation about what it means to awaken to your purpose and live it every day. Zachariah shares his own journey, how he helps others peel back the layers of conditioning, and why so many of us feel stuck in a world that wants us to be scared. We dive into what it means to manifest and take practical steps towards walking your true path. In this episode, McCarter mentions the Duncan Trussell Family Hour podcast episode #314 with Damien Echols.High Minded with McCarter is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.
George Jared : Witches in West Memphis: The West Memphis ThreeThis might be the most unjust prosecution in U.S. legal history. If you think what happened to Steven Avery in the true crime film, Making a Murderer, was shocking you will be completely appalled by what happened to three little boys and three teens in Arkansas in 1993. Three 8-year-old boys vanished from their West Memphis neighborhood one sunny afternoon. A day later their mangled, nude bodies are found in a drainage ditch. Police and prosecutors believe the killings are related to the occult. Three teens are arrested one month later. Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. are convicted. There's only one problem. Overwhelming scientific evidence proves they're innocent and witness after witness has come forward to admit lies were told in court during the original trials. Award-winning journalist George Jared takes readers inside one of the most famous criminal cases in U.S. legal history. Witches in West Memphis gives a comprehensive insiders' view into the West Memphis Three case. No journalist has written more stories about the case than Jared. The author recounts his firsthand court coverage, interviews with witnesses, research, and other information he gathered in the case. Those interviews include a Death Row interview with Damien Echols, interviews with Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr., and interviews with other suspects, including Terry Hobbs. He's been credited in numerous documentaries including the Academy Award nominated film Paradise Lost III: Purgatory and the New York Times best seller Life After Death. Witches graphically recounts how three Boy Scouts – Stephen “Stevie” Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers – rode their bikes after school on a bright afternoon. Their bodies are found in a wooded area near their homes the next day. The manner of death and the way they were bound, ankle to wrist, made authorities think Satanists might have sacrificed the children. Echols, a troubled teen with a seedy past, was immediately identified as a possible suspect. His best-friend, Jason Baldwin, and another teen known to them, Jessie Misskelley Jr., are arrested June 3, 1993, and charged with murder. No real evidence tied the teens to the crime, but an error-riddled confession by Misskelley was the proof used to seal the verdicts in the case. Read how they, referred to as the West Memphis Three, toiled in prison for years as their case stagnated in the Arkansas judicial system. As time passed, overwhelming scientific evidence surfaced. Witnesses changed their statements. New suspects rose to the surface. No author, documentary filmmaker, or journalist has had more access in this case. Witches is written in an easy to read, narrative-style form. Grab a copy today.https://amzn.to/4qggfcPBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
And so, we reach the end. We discuss our theories in the case of the West Memphis 3. What's the evidence of guilt? Of innocence? And most importantly, who murdered Stevie, Michael, and Christopher?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Consult's Julia Cowley joins the show to discuss our interview with Terry Hobbs and the profile of the killer or killers.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Julia Cowley, former member of the FBI's elite behavioral analysis unit and host of the Consult Podcast, joins us for an interview with Terry Hobbs, Stevie Branch's stepfather and a controversial figure in the West Memphis 3 case.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If the West Memphis 3 didn't commit these murders, who did? We look at some alternative suspects.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We conclude our look at Jessie Misskelley's confessions with the infamous Bible confession. How is it different? What can it tell us? And does it prove the West Memphis 3 are guilty?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We've addressed Jessie Misskelley's first confession. Now we tackle a lesser-known interview with defense witness Richard Ofshe. By the time of this discussion, Jessie has recanted his confession. So why is he discussing the events of the murders as if he were involved?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We've been talking about this case for 17 episodes, but it really all comes down to Jessie Misskelley's confessions. Are they true? Was he led? Did he make it all up? We begin with the confession that started it all.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We continue our coverage of The West Memphis 3 by examining the teens' alibis on the night of the murder. Are they believable or do they offer more questions than answers?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We dive deep into the backgrounds of Damien, Jason, and Jessie. Is there anything in their history that would make you believe it's possible they could commit this kind of crime? And what about John Douglas's profile of the killer or killers? Does it rule the three out? Or in?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We discuss the trials in the West Memphis 3 case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We discuss Aaron and Vicky Hutchinson and the deepening investigation into Damien Echols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We step away from the autopsies (mostly) to discuss other evidence in the case, with particular focus on the infamous knots used to tie the boys. What can they tell us? Did one person do this? Or were there more?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joseph Scott Morgan, Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University and host of the hit podcast, Body Bags, joins us to discuss the autopsies and autopsy photos in this case. What does he see, what can we know, and what does that tell us about what happened that night in 1993?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast MerchJoin the Gallery on FacebookFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramCheck out our website for case resources:Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The autopsies on the murdered boys paint a picture of their violent deaths. But is that picture misleading? We look at the possibility that some, and maybe many, of the boys' injuries were caused by animals.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In a tough episode, we review the autopsies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We leave the Satanic Panic behind and look to some of the more concrete facts in this case, including more about the crime scene, the finding of the bodies, and the evidence collected by the police.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Domini Teer joins the show to discuss the nightmare that was her involvement in the West Memphis 3 case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We take a deep dive into the satanic panic that gripped the nation in the 80s and 90s. Where did it come from? Were there really satanic cults? And how did the satanic panic affect the investigation into the murders of Stevie, Michael, and Chris?Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
DO NOT CALL SONIA HAGOOD'S OFFICE. After the recording of this episode, Ms. Hagood communicated to Damien's attorney's that everything is moving forward as planned with the testing. Further communication at this point, will only serve to harass the Prosecutor and distract her from doing her job. Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Damien Echols, Lorri Davis and Gillian Pensavalle and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.
We finish up the timeline in the West Memphis case and prepare to move on to the next phase of our coverage--in depth analysis of the things that make this case so compelling. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bob is joined by Damien Echols, Lorri Davis and Gillian Pensavalle. The for sit down to talk about what's been going on in the West Memphis Three case, over the last several months. We're very close to finally getting the DNA testing done that could once and for all bring Stevie, Michael and Christopher's killer to justice. For those of you who have been asking what you can do to help, this episode contains all the information you need. We NEED your help now to make this happen. Call Sonia Hagood's office at 870-819-2500, or call/text the office cell phone at 870-9191021. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today's Sponsors: 1st Phorm – Get free shipping on all orders over $75, and new customers get the 1st Phorm app for free for 30 days with purchase. You'll receive an email with the app offer after your purchase. Get started on your fitness goals today at 1stPhorm.com/truth
The police continue to investigate the murder of the three boys, and everywhere they turn they are hearing stories that blur the line between fact and fiction. As suspects rise and are quickly discarded, the focus grows on Damien Echols.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The police begin the investigation into the murders. They run into some interesting characters in West Memphis, including Damien Echols. And they begin to develop a profile of the killer or killers.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everyone's worst fears are realized as the police find the bodies of the missing eight-year-olds. The investigation begins, and Damien Echols is already on the radar.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We dive deep into the timeline for the day the boys were murdered.Check out our new True Crime Substack, the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversations with content creators.Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch Join the Gallery on Facebook Follow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram Check out our website for case resources: Hang out with us on TikTokSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.